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WEEKLY BEACON
March 14-15, 2015 Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church 2100 Bainbridge Street, La Crosse
Sharing the Light and the Love of Our Lord
OLIVET
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Our facility is equipped with a hearing as-
sistance system and the loop system. If
you would like to use a receiver unit, please
see the Sound Tech in the back of the sanc-
tuary. If you have a hearing aid, please set
it to T-coil for the loop. If we can assist
you in any other way, or if you have any questions about
Olivet don’t hesitate to let us know.
If you are a first
time guest, wel-
come to Olivet!
Please stop at the
Connection Center
following worship for an information packet and a free
gift. Thank you for worshipping with us today! Coming clean
SOUP & SANDWICH
SUPPERS Join us for our Lenten Soup and
Sandwich suppers. These weekly
Lenten meals are hosted and served
at 5:45 p.m. by different fellowship
groups. Each group coordinates the buffet of homemade
soups, sandwiches, crackers and, of course, desserts.
Please signup on the board in the Narthex if you are able
to donate any one of the various items needed. We need
soups and sandwiches, but for those of you that are not
'kitchen minded' we need simple things, such as a gallon
of milk or a box of crackers. Each week, the host fellow-
ship group will decide where the free will offering will
be applied. Groups such as the Warming Center, Youth
Scholarships or Salvation Army are just some of those
that have benefited in the past. Please share a table with
family, friends and other Olivet members. We look for-
ward to seeing you this Wednesday at 5:45pm.
Date Hosted by
March 18 Men of Olivet
March 25 Servolution Team
Maundy Thursday Agape Experience (see below)
April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday—April 3, 7:00 p.m.
Easter Weekend — 4 Services:
Saturday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 5
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service with Worship Drama
8 a.m. & 10 a.m. - Easter Worship & Message
Easter Egg Hunt following the 10 a.m. service
Kids—please bring your Easter baskets with you!
What is the experience?
On Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. we will gath-
er for a special Christian Seder meal that we call an
Agape Experience. It’s NOT a full meal but a small sam-
pling in words and foods of what a Jewish Seder meal
consists of. Then after the Agape Experience in the Fel-
lowship Hall we will gather in the sanctuary for Holy
Communion and the traditional stripping of the altar in
preparation for Good Friday. Please RSVP on your wor-
ship card or let the office know you will be attending to
help us in planning the experience.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP AT SUGAR CREEK
“Setting Sail with God” * March 20-22
7pm Friday—1 pm Sunday
Cost is $75 (includes five meals)
You can register online at
www.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org
or pick up a camp brochure at church.
Third graders, as well as those
who have not yet completed their
First Communion instruction, are
invited to attend Olivet’s First
Communion class on Saturday,
March 21 from 9—11:30 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. Students
will then receive their First Communion on Sunday,
March 22 during the 10 a.m. worship service. Please reg-
ister for this class by calling the office at 783-1484, send-
ing an email to [email protected] or noting “First
Communion” on the back of your worship card. C A
M P
Mon., Mar. 16 MONTHLY BEACON DEADLINE 5:00 p.m. Evangelism Team Meeting 5:00 p.m. Holy Stretch 6:45 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study 7:00 p.m. The Story for Women
Tues., Mar. 17 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Breakfast/Prayer (Start serving food at 6:15am) 9:15 a.m. The Story for Women 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering (Library) 7:00 p.m. AA
Wed., Mar. 18 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 .m. Drakes 5:45 p.m. Soup/Sandwich Supper 6:00 p.m. Bible Study for Special Needs 7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship Service
Thurs., Mar. 19 10:00 a.m. LCMC Ministerium 6:30 p.m. 10AM Worship Team Practice
Fri., Mar. 20 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
Sat., Mar. 21 9:00 a.m. First Communion Class 5:30 p.m. Worship/Holy Communion
Sun., Mar. 22 8:00 a.m. Worship/HC 8:30 a.m. Olivet Bible Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Worship/1st Communion 10:00 a.m. Kids’ Church
Join one today!
All groups are using The Story resource.
ATTENDANCE (total 471)
Mar. 7 (5:30) 100
Mar. 8 (8:00) 53
Mar. 8 (10:00) 118
Mar. 8 Kids’ Church 23
Lent III 177
Spring is coming and it’s time
to stop hibernating and get moving again!
Olivet is putting together a team for Gundersen Health
System’s Minutes in Motion challenge this spring. This
six-week physical activity challenge runs from March
23 to May 3.
Pick any physical activity that fits your lifestyle
Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity a day
Total 1,260 minutes over the six weeks
When you meet the 1,260-minute goal, you’ll be a
healthier you! But that’s not the only prize—you’ll also
be eligible to win valuable gift cards that can be re-
deemed at hundreds of businesses! We already have 11
people signed up to take the challenge!
To join TEAM OLIVET or for more information
contact Team Captain Donna Bentzen at
Minutes in
Tuesdays: Women’s Bible Breakfast @ 6:30-7:15 a.m.
Women’s Prayer group @ 7:30 a.m.
The Story for Women 9:15 a.m.
Wednesdays:
Co-ed Study 10:00 a.m.
Young Adults with Special Needs 6:00 p.m.
Co-Ed Study 6:45 p.m. (meeting on Mon. nights during Lent)
The Story for Women (Co-Ed) 7:00 p.m. (meeting on Mon. nights during Lent)
Fridays:
Men’s Bible Breakfast @ 6:30-7:15 a.m.
Men’s Prayer Group @ 7:30 a.m.
Sundays:
Olivet Bible Fellowship (O.B.F.) 8:30 a.m.
Order forms for Easter flowers are available at the Connection Center.
The flowers at the altar are given in memory of Clyde June’s birthday.
This is a great time to
jump into a Small Group
as we dive into the New Testament w
ith The Story!
Your are cordially invited to a
SENIOR
VOICE
RECITAL featuring our worship
team member
SALINA JELEN
Saturday, March 28
7:30 p.m. Viterbo Fine Arts Center
Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
The memorial candle is lit in memory of Doreen Sinclair—sister of Sue Aiken.
People in need
of Prayer
March 14-15, 2015
Prayer requests can be emailed to [email protected], or by filling out a Connections Card in the pew racks. Prayer requests can be public or private. If done on behalf of another person,
please indicate if permission has been granted for it to be published.
Deacons are available for prayer at the front of the sanctuary after each weekend worship service.
Those with healing and health concerns:
Proverbs 4:20-22 My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.
Acts: 4:30 [And now, O Lord,] stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.
Al Brague—surgery Al Groth—healing from COPD Alysta King—battling cancer Bill Fetsch—neurological disorder Bob Pendleton Carol—battling cancer Carol Hembd—battling cancer Christopher Grosskopf Christyna Price Dave & Helen Peschau Don & Delores Crook Doris Fries Dorothy Nolte Emily Dearman Erin Nelsestuen—battling addiction
Those offering praise and thanksgiving:
Laura—celebrating sobriety
Ephesians 1:6-8 So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to His dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and for-gave our sins. He has showered His kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. Psalm 100:5 Give thanks to Him and praise His name, for the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues for-ever and His faithfulness continues to each generation.
Christian—grad school interview
Esther Smith—battling cancer Gladys Green—surgery recovery Herb Hucke—cardiac procedure Jane—battling cancer Jay N.—seizures Jeff Mahlum Jerry—battling lung cancer Jimmy Bivens JoAnn Krueger Joe O’Keefe—surgery recovery Judy Merow—battling cancer Karen Kruger Karen Smith Leeland Neeley Maria Halvorson
Mark Hellerud Marsha—hope in mental health Mike Blumentrip Neil Collins Pat—battling cancer Phyllis Seekins—hospitalized Raleigh Amryx—battling pneumonia Roger Voss—battling cancer Ron Clendenning Sandy Ross—battling cancer Teri Orr Todd W. Victor—chemo treatments Wade Viner—kidney stones & nerve damage Wynne Xiong
Comfort for those who mourn:
The family and friends of Doreen Sinclair—sister of Sue Aiken.
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Protection for those in the armed forces:
Gabe Kapanke
2 Samuel 22:3-4 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. Psalm 7:1 I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Proverbs 2:7b-8 He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and pro-tects those who are faithful to him.
Those seeking guidance & strength:
Isaiah 30:21 Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own un-
derstanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 16:3,9 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me whole-heartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,” says the Lord.
Carie Jean Ann Jeremy Michelle
Tyler
Taylor Boutet
For our pastoral call committee:
Gerald Baldner Verdel Dawson
Glenn Green Dorothy Payne
Jodie Szewczyk Jessica Teff Pastor Dave Baldukas
Isaiah 11:2 And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on [them]—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
